Community Dietitian - Human Nutrition and Dietetics

The role:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

An opportunity to join the West Quadrant Community Dietetic Service as an enthusiastic Band 6 Dietitian. The role offers a unique chance to support patients across both acute and community settings, providing continuity of care from hospital admission through to community follow-up where appropriate.

This post is suitable for:

• A Band 6 Dietitian seeking experience in both acute and community dietetics.
• An existing staff member looking for a secondment opportunity.
• An experienced Band 5 Dietitian looking to gain Band 6 experience.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Fixed- term, Part-time 24.5 hours per week

Shift Pattern: 4/7 days per week

Base location:
Drumchapel Health Centre

• Provide dietetic care to inpatients at Vale of Leven Hospital.
• Follow up patients in the community when appropriate to ensure continuity of care.
• Deliver dietetic services through:
  • General community clinics
  • Home visits
  • Care home visits
  • Home enteral feeding support
• Work as part of the wider West Quadrant Community Dietetic Team.
• Participate in a service committed to:
  • Clinical supervision
  • Quality improvement initiatives
  • Student practice placements (B and C placements)
  • Continuing professional development (CPD)

• BSc in Human Nutrition & Dietetics
• HCPC registration
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Interest in both acute and community dietetics
• Ability to work independently in community settings and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to quality improvement and professional development
• Willingness to support patients across a variety of clinical environments
• Clinical supervision
• CPD opportunities
• Experience across acute and community services
• Exposure to student placement support and service development activities

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Leona Cook, Team Lead West Quadrant Community Dietetic Service - Leona.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community
. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant
, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.